It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita Bland

In this inspiring episode of It's a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Vita Bland sits down with Coach Hilton Ferguson, a certified personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and nutrition counselor. Together, they explore how intentionality can transform your health journey in 2025. From tackling distractions that derail your goals to practical advice on nutrition and fitness, this episode is packed with actionable steps for living a healthier, purpose-driven life. Coach Ferguson shares insights on how small, deliberate changes in your habits can lead to lasting results, helping you prioritize self-care, overcome obstacles, and embrace resilience.

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Self-care encompasses all the ways we nurture our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

On this week’s episode of “It’s A Matter of Your Health,” host Dr. Veita Bland, MD, sits down with Licensed Therapist and Wellness Coach Robin M. Campbell, MS, NCC, LCMHC. Together, they discuss the vital role of self-care in our lives and explore Robin's new book, The Adventures of The Self Care Squad.

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Wellness is the practice of embracing healthy habits daily to improve both physical and mental health, allowing you to move beyond mere survival to truly thriving. Understanding the significance of wellness requires recognizing its deep connection to overall health.

Today on It’s A Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland, MD, delves into the concept of wellness in an engaging conversation with Marsha Evans, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of the Willow Tree Counseling & Educational Center. Together, they explore practical strategies and insights to help you prioritize your well-being and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.

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Dr. Consistence Epps, DDS, joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to answer your dental questions.  

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Dr. Bland answers our listeners questions. 

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The most wonderful time of year can also be the busiest and most stressful, especially if you plan to travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas. 

Knowing a few expert travel tips can save you stress, time and money.   

As we look ahead to the holiday’s Dr. Bland is joined by Its A Matter Of Your Health consumer, travel, lifestyle, real estate, and everything else expert Carmen Palmer for a discussion saving money on holiday travel and more.  

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Physical activity is good for children in many ways. Benefits include improved academic performance, muscular fitness, and a healthy weight.

Unfortunately, due to budget cuts many physical education programs have been eliminated depriving students of the advantages of exercise during a critical time of their lives.    

Into this gap steps Healthy Moves a Eugene, Oregon based nonprofit.  Healthy Moves trainers work with students and teachers leading fitness activities while providing models for classroom teachers to incorporate physical education into the everyday curriculum.  

The founder and CEO of Healthy Moves, Denise Thomas, joins Dr. Bland for a robust discussion about fitness for elementary school students.  

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Medical Anthropology is a subfield of anthropology that draws upon social, cultural, biological, and linguistic anthropology to better understand those factors which influence health and wellbeing.   

Medical Anthropologist, Public Health Practitioner, Teacher, and Preacher Dr. Corliss D. Heath, Ph.D., MPH, M.Div. joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD for a wide-ranging discussion about how our behaviors can impact health.  

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Medicare is the federal health insurance program for 67 million people ages 65 and over and younger adults with long-term disabilities. The program helps to pay for many medical care services, including hospitalizations, physician visits, and prescription drugs, along with post-acute care, skilled nursing facility care, home health care, hospice care, and preventive services. 

The annual Medicare open enrollment period runs from October 15th to December 7th each year. During this time, people with Medicare can review features of Medicare plans offered in their area and make changes to their Medicare coverage, which go into effect on January 1st of the following year. 

Jeanie Schepisi, the Piedmont Area Regional Manager at North Carolina Department of Insurance joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD for an informative discussion about what you should do doing the open enrolment period. 

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Dr. Bland answers your medical questions. 

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